hi, i’m jasmine!
I’m an independent writer and technologist embarking on a 21st century anthropology of disruption.
I’m interested in how society muddles its way through big technological transitions, as well as profiling the specific people and subcultures leading these disruptions. My current focuses include the AGI race and Silicon Valley’s influence in US politics.
New essays and podcasts come out on Friday mornings. Everything is free, but donation-supported via Substack and grants. This is my full-time job, so if you value my work, a paid subscription would mean the world!
I love meeting people through the internet. If you have story tips, reading recommendations, or points of contention, shoot me an email.
about me
I am also cofounder and director of Reboot, a nonprofit publication and community reimagining techno-optimism for a better collective future. We publish the print magazine Kernel.
Previously, I was a product manager at Substack, where I spent 4 years building our first community features, advanced publishing, and podcast/video tools. I’ve worked on tech policy and advocacy at Mozilla, Schmidt Futures, and the International Climate Development Institute in Taipei. I graduated from Stanford with a degree in Sociology.
I’m currently based in San Francisco.
You can find a writing/media portfolio here and my LinkedIn here.
thank you
This project is made possible by the generous support of Emergent Ventures, (m)otherboard, and paid subscribers.
I can’t write without this community support. If you’ve learned, loved, or been challenged by my work, consider donating with a paid subscription, or email me directly if you’d like to offer more substantial support. (And if you can’t afford it, consider sharing a post with a friend instead!)
Now is the best time in the world to be a writer, and I’m so grateful to get to do this. Thank you!
—Jasmine Wenyi Sun
